archiveDirector General of NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has affirmed continuous readiness to strengthen its existing relationship with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) towards creating an enabling environment for more Corps Members in the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the country. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Wednesday while playing host to the Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, who paid him an advocacy visit at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. According to the NYSC...

The Nigerian Army has recommitted itself to the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials. The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General OF Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through its programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders' support for the Scheme. According to the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, Eddy Megwa, in...

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal has expressed sympathy with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over the kidnap of Prospective Corps members in his state some months ago. He shared his feelings during his visit to the Director General of NYSC, Brig Gen YD Ahmed at NYSC Headquarters Maitama-Abuja. According to the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, Eddy Megwa, in a statement, “Governor Lawal who described the abduction of the young graduates as very unfortunate assured his host that his office is working in collaboration...

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is ready and willing to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its quest for affordable houses for its members of staff. This was revealed today by the bank's Managing Director, Mr. Madu Hamman when he received the top management of NYSC at his office in Abuja. Mr. Hamman who commended the Director General of NYSC, Brig Gen YD Ahmed, and his team for the good job they are doing in molding Nigerian youths into becoming responsible citizens reeled out three housing...

As part of its drive to boost the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme which was introduced in 2012, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approached the Chinese government, seeking for bilateral ties to further empower Corps members with skills in diverse fields. This was contained in the remarks made by the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed who visited the Chinese embassy in Abuja today. The NYSC helmsman said that a partnership between NYSC and China in ICT, textile, and agriculture will go a...